Senior Technical Program Manager - Platform
The Senior Technical Program Manager - Platform at Canva plays a pivotal role in driving large-scale company goals within the API Platform and User Platform groups. These groups are fundamental to Canva's infrastructure, focusing on user identity, permissions, and API traffic management to ensure seamless and reliable connectivity at scale. The role involves collaborating closely with group leads to shape and execute strategic objectives that enhance Canva's platform capabilities.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex programs by coordinating efforts across multiple teams and groups. The manager is tasked with monitoring and tracking delivery statuses, ensuring visibility, and promoting accountability. Additionally, the role involves assessing and managing program risks, resolving dependencies, and supporting engineering leads in maintaining robust delivery practices such as milestone shaping, capacity planning, and prioritization.
The ideal candidate possesses a minimum of five years of experience as a Technical Program Manager in a SaaS company, with hands-on experience driving large programs of work. Experience in platform engineering domains, particularly in API infrastructure, traffic management, and identity/permissions systems, is essential. A deep understanding of Agile product development methodologies and the ability to engage meaningfully in engineering discussions are also required. Strong communication skills, the ability to lead through influence, and a knack for navigating complex and ambiguous problems are crucial for success in this role.
Canva offers a range of benefits to support its employees, including equity packages, an inclusive parental leave policy, an annual Vibe & Thrive allowance for wellbeing and social connection, and flexible leave options to support personal needs. These benefits are designed to ensure that employees are set up for success both within and outside of work.
Joining Canva means becoming part of a team that is redefining how the world experiences design. The company fosters a culture of excellence and innovation, providing opportunities for personal growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, Canva offers a dynamic environment where employees can thrive and contribute to achieving the company's ambitious goals.